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About Ria

Recently nominated as ‘Presenter of the Year’ by the 2018 Diversity in Media Awards, Presenter & Broadcaster, Ria Hebden has notched up an impressive portfolio of work and is steadfastly becoming one to watch in Television. Ria is passionate about covering events that celebrate diversity, champion women and inspire the next generation.

Career highlights include; interviewing Sandi Toksvig and Kim Cattrall about the #MeToo movement at the Women in Film & Television Awards; Sir Lenny Henry, in the week he was awarded his CBE for MOBO; Ria famously interviewed Idris Elba at the Screen Nation Awards, about the ongoing diversity issue that is influencing British onscreen talent to migrate to the US and last year, Ria co-hosted the Royal Television Society’s Christmas Quiz at ITV with fellow presenter, Anna Richardson and Comedian, Sue Perkins!

In addition to covering glitzy, red carpet events, Ria regularly hosts prestigious awards for RTS Futures and the Jack Petchey Foundation as well as chairing industry panel discussions at BAFTA. Ria is also frequently requested to speak at ‘Women in Media’ events, including Google and the BBC during International Women’s Week.

Last year, while 7 months pregnant, Ria presented and produced her own digital show, Wonder Women TV – an inspirational talk show that champions the stories of trailblazing women who work in the Tech, Media and Music industries which aims to inspire the next generation of female trailblazers – showcasing her talent as a natural presenter and conscientious producer.

Ria’s incredible positivity and enthusiasm is infectious and when she isn’t presenting, she also finds time to mentor young people through the Media Trust and is a 2017 Mentee of the prestigious Women in Film & Television Network.